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Add 90/6 and 9/75

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 9/75

90/6 + 9/75 is 378/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/150 + 18/150 = 2250 + 18/150 = 2268/150
  5. 2268/150 simplified gives 378/25
  6. So, 90/6 + 9/75 = 378/25
    In mixed form: 153/25

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